Best Public Middle Schools in Newport, RI (2025-26)

Best Newport Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 500 students in Newport, RI.

The top ranked public middle school in Newport, RI is Frank E. Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newport, RI public middle school have an score of 10% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 26%), and score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newport, RI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Frank E. Thompson Middle School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
:

Bottom 50%

55 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493

Gr: 5-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Carey School (Closed 2010)

32 Narragansett Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690

Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Coggeshall School (Closed 2014)

134 Van Zandt Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363

Gr: K-4 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Cranston - Calvert Elementary School (Closed 2014)

15 Cranston Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660

Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Sheffield School (Closed 2007)

513 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376

Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Sullivan School (Closed 2014)

435 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2023

Gr: K-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Underwood School (Closed 2014)

90 Harrison Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785

Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newport, RI?

The top ranked public middle schools in Newport, RI include Frank E. Thompson Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Newport?

1 public middle schools are located in Newport.

What is the racial composition of students in Newport?

Newport public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).